In Focus

Russia will provide $3.4 billion to finance up to 85% of works, supplies and services for Units 3 and 4 of Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project.

The Indian government is working on an Offshore Wind Energy policy.

India could install 40 gigawatts of solar power capacity by 2022, or twice the government target.

Renault Samsung Motors will convert the parking lots and rooftops of its Busan factory into the world’s largest solar power plant.

China has completed the installation of the world's largest hydropower-generating unit and has now entered thetrial stage.

China’s largest wind turbine maker offers to buy the world’s largest wind turbine maker for up to US$1.97 billion.

Executives from solar energy companies in both countries have met in an effort to increase business cooperation.

General Electric Company signs deals worth US$86 million to bolster Vietnam’s ailing power sector.

A US$3 billion loan from China and Chinese wind turbines will be used to build Latin America’s largest wind power project.

Renewable energy projects are to be built in India with a total capacity of 2.5 gigawatts.

Renewable power generation is expected will continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to an  IEA report.

The government aims to cut electric consumption by between 5% and 15% until September 7.

Some 40% of India does not have electric power and for those portions that do have electricity, a power crisis is approaching.

China quadrupled its solar power project domestic installation targets by 2015 to 21 gigawatts to help absorb the excess supply of panels.

Oriental Energy and Power Generation Corporation will invest some US$95 million to build two hydropower projects in the southern regions of the Philippines.

India plans to secure 30% of its electricity from thorium-based reactors by 2050.